The Faculty of Philology and Journalism

The history of the Faculty of Philology and Journalism is directly connected with that of the University. In 1953 the Philology Department was set up within the Faculty of History and Philology at Kemerovo Pedagogical Institute. Then, with the increase of the number of teaching staff and students, a separate Faculty of the Russian language and Literature was established. In 1974 it was renamed into the Faculty of Philology. Since 1993 it has been named the Faculty of Philology and Journalism. The Dean of the Faculty is responsible for the general management of the affairs at the Faculty of Philology and Journalism. He is assisted by three Sub-Deans who are responsible for the day-to-day running of academic and student affairs at the Faculty.

Numerous researches, serious scientific achievements at the Faculty of Philology and Journalism caused its considerable development and expansion. The number of chairs raised according to the variety of aspects investigated. Now there are seven chairs at the Faculty that provide broad theoretical and practical training both for the students of Philology and Journalism departments. They are:

1) The Chair of Russian Language;

2) The Chair of the Theory of Literature and the History of Foreign Literature;

3) The Chair of Russian Literature and Folklore;

4) The Chair of Stylistics and Rhetoric;

5) The Chair of Journalism and the Russian Literature of the 20^th century;

6) The Chair of General Linguistics and Slavonic Languages;

7) The Chair of Language Theory and Slavic-Russian Linguistics.

The Faculty of Philology and Journalism is famous for its distinguished staff. Professor L. A. Arayeva, Antipov, Golev, Katyshev, N. B. Lebedeva, M. V. Pimenova and L. Yu. Fukson are among them. The staff is engaged in various scientific projects. Almost all the teachers at the Faculty of Philology and Journalism have made an important contribution to the development of different branches of philology. They also give the students the firm basis for their independent research activity in the area of professional interest.

The Faculty of Philology and Journalism organizes a wide range of lectures, seminars, laboratory classes and optional specialized courses. Thus the students of the Faculty of Philology and Journalism can specialize not only in “Russian Language and Literature”, “Periodical Press” and “Television” but also in “Philological Provision of Office Management”, “Philological Provision of Advertising” and “Legal Linguistics”.

The third year students are to choose a particular scientific field to specialize in. They are attached to the respective chair to work on an individual subject under the direction of a supervisor.

The graduates of the Faculty of Philology and Journalism teach Russian and Literature at educational institutions of different level, such as schools, colleges, institutes, universities etc. They may also work for newspapers, magazines, radio, television, advertising agencies etc. So, the Faculty of Philology and Journalism gives good opportunities to apply for an interesting job after graduation from the University.

15. Divide into groups of 2 or 3, choose one of the topics below and make a presentation on it.

a) Dean’s office (staff, location, functions and responsibilities, etc.);

b) a Chair (staff, location, brief history, trends of research, subjects taught, awards and prizes, etc.).

16. Read the advertisements of two universities, divide them into logical parts and entitle them. Then make an advertisement of Kemerovo State University according to your outline.